More people are being exposed to infection as the number of COVID-19 cases continue to grow, resulting in an increased need for quarantines. The fear, stress and stigma associated with being quarantined can be damaging to one’s mental health. The differences between isolation, quarantine and social distancing The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Edith Calamia, DO, MPH, CMD, was a teenager when she saw the impact that lack of access to clean water, food insecurities, and unreliable access to care could have on vulnerable populations. As a young woman Dr. Calamia traveled to the Philippines during summer vacations. There, she would assist her brother, a dentist, in small…
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While the pandemic may be causing you and your loved one feelings of anxiety and apprehension, now is a good time to look for reasons to be happy. Practice these tips to nurture yourself, improve your mood and help others. Be kind. Call your friends and neighbors. Maintain social distancing, but smile to all the…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is an opportunity to increase public awareness of mental health conditions. We can break down the stigma by ending the silence. About 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness. It is important to be able to talk openly about it to get people the help they need. It…
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The stress of COVID-19 can present many challenges to those who are in recovery. In particular, social distancing is limiting people’s ability to get support from friends, family, and support groups. Connection to others in recovery is a big part of the solution for many in recovery. Meetings make people feel supported and understood in…
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COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in many ways. The stress of social distancing and loss of routine, compounded with health and job concerns, has caused grief and anxiety levels to increase. What we thought of as “normal” is in transition, and we need to redefine how to cope with these changes. Reasons people feel grief…
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There’s no denying that for many of us, our pets hold a special place in our hearts. They’re our loyal companions, can make a bad day better, and love us just the way we are. The First Week of May is National Pet Week. In honor of this, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate…
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Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. The Social Distancing concept, which is intended to reduce disease transmission and currently being practiced by communities at large, can be very isolating and lead to increase in stress levels. How you respond to the outbreak can depend…
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